As unique as each crop year, every peanut grower has a noteworthy story to tell about their journey to farming and agriculture. Back by popular demand, we’re sharing a second round of our How I Got Here series. In this episode, we hear from Florida peanut farmer Mikaela Massey about her family’s support of her involvement and learning on the farm; Executive Director of the Virginia Peanut Growers Association Caitlin Joyner on navigating to agricultural leadership through Future Farmers of America; and National Peanut Board member from Oklahoma Mark DeLeon on his remarkable journey as a first-generation farmer and youngest of 14. Sources2022 Census of Agriculture Highlights: Farm Producers Family-Owned Farms Account for 96% of U.S. Farms, According to the Census of Agriculture Technology Report: Small Family Farms Make Up 88% of All U.S. Farms

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